ORIGINAL: Arthur P
I know a lot of guys hook up directly to the string, but I don't trust it.
AP makes great points depending on the ATA. Short ATA bows demand a string loop.
AP, I shot off the string all my life until this Allegiance. I've never shot shorted than a 36" ATA bow...I've won some major 3D competitions that way. Nothing but a brass nock and cushion button.